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I'll probably regret buying into this argument, but here's my two cents. I don't agree with banning plastic bags entirely. But it sometimes takes big gestures to get awareness to the people. It's all about being aware that we do have a problem. We do need to be concerned about the...

Hi Pen, The shop is mostly wholesale, so even if I can't change anything it will still be ok. And for shelves etc if I can't change them then i am happy to have freestanding. So I am not too worried about it :) I would prefer it look nicer though, so I will have a chat with the owner. Michelle.

Hi everyone, I have a couple of questions regarding my rights as a renter of a commercial property. I have recently rented a shop, which is joined to one other shop - otherwise it is freestanding. It is currently all painted the same colour (the two shops), with our own signage painted on...

Hi everyone! I am in need of a cheap 2nd work computer (for the new shop). Basically it will just run a POS program (controlling cash draw), internet, inventory database and that's about it. I am thinking of buying one of these reconditioned computers from ebay - but really I have no idea...

I'm 23 and now (as of Friday ;) ) have two investment properties. I completed my double degree at the end of 2005 (4 year course). I worked part time during uni, while also running a small business from home. The business has done pretty well so I stopped working part-time around the same time I...

Hi everyone, Sorry if this is the wrong forum - please move it if it is! I am interested in becoming a mortgage broker, not to work for myself - but more like working in a large well known brand like Mortgage Choice. What are the steps to becoming a broker? I'd really appreciate any...

I'm 23 and voted Liberal. I'm extremely dissapointed in the result - but did expect it. Most young people I know voted Labor. When I said I was voting Liberal they didn't believe me - they thought I was joking and simply would not believe me :rolleyes: I guess being in my own business and also...

Looks great! Well done :D I am in the process of doing the same thing (using FHOG) but I have to hold mine for a year due to the stamp duty exemption thing - it must be different in VIC. The kitchen looks great, the white knight paint really came out well. I'm going to use it in my bathroom. If...

I do have some friends over there who could look for me. They live in Hocking, so I want somewhere close to there. I have been looking in Cragie (just because it seems a little cheaper). But I have spotted some nice places in Sorrento, too. Joondalup has some good units. I think it would be...

Thanks for your reply :D I am wondering, for the credit report, what sorts of things would go towards that? I have never owned a credit card, but I do have the loan for my property. Does anything else count? Thanks :)

Hi again, I am going to make my move to Perth soon (from Brisbane). I am going to have to rent, and rent out my unit here. I am hoping for some advice on how to secure a rental property. My situation is a little tricky :rolleyes: Ok firstly, I would like to secure a property BEFORE moving...

I would regrout the bathroom (especially the area around the basin, the grout looks very tired in that photo). Or maybe just use one of the those white grout pens - not that I have had much luck with them though :rolleyes: I would say a huge YES to aircon - I use to live in Townsville and...

Hi again everyone! Well after much uming and ahing, I have finally decided that I will use the red mosaic tiles in my kitchen for the splashback. Some of you may remember my problems with deciding what to do... which type of bench top etc etc. Well I bought the tiles months ago, I have them...

They had a kitchen makeover on Better Homes and Gardens on Friday. They said the bench top (laminex) was around $80 per metre. I got a quote from Barry's Kitchens and it was $180 per metre... Any ideas where the best place the get them is?

Thanks Bronwyn :) I also only need to cut a small amount off, was worried about the metal bit though. I'll give it a go :D Michelle.

Hi Bronwyn, I'll have to do this myself soon. I am curious though, what did you do about the metal bit at the top? I was told I'd have to take the strings out of it all, and separate the timber from the top bit (which I really DON'T want to do - so time consuming!). Did you leave it attached...

I was originally going to stick up for the FHOG - it helped me get my foot in the door like kingchevy said. But that being said, I have paid more than $7k in GST many times over. GST is supposed to be neutral for business, but basically it's just another cost I have to pay when my BAS comes...

Hi again everyone! I am thinking of moving from lovely Brisbane to lovely Perth in a few months time. I am hoping for some advice regarding moving costs. Firstly, I run a small business from home and will need to take my stock over there. There will probably be about 25 -30 standard...

I agree that identity theft does occur, from people taking mail and obtaining your personal info. My bank for one does make people show 100 points of ID when they forget their password. They made me do it. Even though I have been banking with them for years. Maybe they are just one of the good...

This thread got me to thinking. I buy and sell on ebay. When someone buys something off you, they are given your bank account details by ebay to deposit the money for payment. Surely it can't be that hard to set up a fake account, and bid on random items just to get someones details? Postal...